Events: 08/27/2019

Students playing basketball at the Fitness Center. Sara Faraj | Washtenaw Voice

FLICKS ON BRICKS

Enjoy a free screening of “A Star Is Born” (2018) outside after sunset at the historic Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Bring a blanket or use the chairs provided. Come early for dinner at a food truck, beer from the beer garden and free pre-movie circus performances. Popcorn will be provided for free.

Ann Arbor Farmers Market | 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor
Sept. 4, 6 p.m.

THE MOTH STORYSLAM FROM MICHIGAN RADIO

Prepare your own five-minute story for the “Moth storySLAM,” an open-mic story telling competition. Sign up when you arrive or just enjoy the show as a listener. The theme of this competition is neighborhoods and community. Tickets are $15 for general admission and need to be purchased in advance at themoth.org/events/neighborhoods-ann-arbor.

Zingermans Greyline | 100 N. Ashley, Ann Arbor
Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m.

2019 NEW YORK DOG FILM FESTIVAL

An annual celebration of the love between dogs and their people through short films from around the world. Ten percent of ticket sales will benefit the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Admission is $8.50 with a valid student ID and can be purchased on the Michigan Theater website.

Michigan Theater | 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
Aug. 26, 7 p.m.

DANCING IN THE STREETS 2019

Sample many different music and dance traditions in the downtown area. Multiple stages are provided to showcase music and dance traditions from all over the world and allow people to try different styles of dancing. Families welcome!

Downtown Ann Arbor | Main and Washington
Sept. 1, 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

MICHIGAN TREES: A GUIDE TO THE TREES OF MICHIGAN AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION

Join the Fifth Wall Performing Arts group for the premiere of a new opera that follows the journey of Orna, a transgender woman, as she grapples with self-acceptance, guided by the Mother of Trees through Northern Michigan. Tickets range from $10 to $35. More information and a link to purchase tickets can be found on the Fifth Wall Performing Arts Facebook page.

Ypsilanti Freighthouse | 100 Market Place, Ypsilanti
Aug. 28 and 29, 8:30 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF THE HONEY BEE

The seventh annual Festival of the Honey Bee, created in partnership with First Fridays Ypsilanti, is a city-wide celebration of all things honey bee. The event will feature free educational activities, demonstrations and more. Find more information on firstfridaysypsi.com.

Downtown Ypsilanti | N. Washington St.
Sept. 6, 5-9 p.m.

WCC INFORMATION STATIONS

If you have any questions or concerns during the first week of school, stop by one of the information tables located in the Student Center, Technical and Industrial, Business Education, Crane Liberal Arts and Sciences, Gunder Myran and Occupational Education buildings.

WCC Campus
Aug. 26-27, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Aug. 28-29, 5-7 p.m.

FALL SPORTS DURING RECRUITING DAYS

Student-athletes from each of WCC’s 11 club sports will have tables set up to answer questions about sports at WCC and to help interested students get involved.

Student Center, first floor
Aug. 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

AAUW 67TH ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE

On the hunt for a few new reads? The AAUW Ann Arbor Branch collects books from all over the community and the sales go towards money for national fellowships, local scholarships and awards to graduating high school seniors. A win for everyone! More information available at annarbor-mi.aauw.net.

Morris Lawrence Building
Sept. 6-8,10 a.m. to 6 p.m.